Cisco Software-defined Access

The definitive Cisco SD-Access resource, from the architects who train Cisco’s own engineers and partners

This comprehensive book guides you through all aspects of planning, implementing, and operating Cisco Software-Defined Access (SD-Access). Through practical use cases, you’ll learn how to use intent-based networking, Cisco ISE, and Cisco DNA Center to improve any campus network’s security and simplify its management.

Drawing on their unsurpassed experience architecting solutions and training technical professionals inside and outside Cisco, the authors explain when and where to leverage Cisco SD-Access instead of a traditional legacy design. They illuminate the fundamental building blocks of a modern campus fabric architecture, show how to design a software-defined campus that delivers the most value in your environment, and introduce best practices for administration, support, and troubleshooting.

Case studies show how to use Cisco SD-Access to address secure segmentation, plug and play, software image management (SWIM), host mobility, and more. The authors also present full chapters on advanced Cisco SD-Access and Cisco DNA Center topics, plus detailed coverage of Cisco DNA monitoring and analytics.

• Learn how Cisco SD-Access addresses key drivers for network change, including automation and security
• Explore how Cisco DNA Center improves network planning, deployment, evolution, and agility
• Master Cisco SD-Access essentials: design, components, best practices, and fabric construction
• Integrate Cisco DNA Center and Cisco ISE, and smoothly onboard diverse endpoints
• Efficiently operate Cisco SD-Access and troubleshoot common fabric problems, step by step
• Master advanced topics, including multicast flows, Layer 2 flooding, and the integration of IoT devices
• Extend campus network policies to WANs and data center networks
• Choose the right deployment options for Cisco DNA Center in your environment
• Master Cisco DNA Assurance analytics and tests for optimizing the health of clients, network devices, and applications

Jason Gooley, CCIE No. 38759 (RS and SP), is a very enthusiastic and spontaneous person who has more than 25 years of experience in the industry. Currently, Jason works as a technical evangelist for the Worldwide Enterprise Networking sales team at Cisco Systems. Jason is very passionate about helping others in the industry succeed. In addition to being a Cisco Press author, Jason is a distinguished speaker at CiscoLive, contributes to the development of the Cisco CCIE and DevNet exams, provides training for Learning@Cisco, is an active CCIE mentor, is a committee member for the Cisco Continuing Education Program (CE), and is a program committee member of the Chicago Network Operators Group (CHI-NOG), www.chinog.org. Jason also hosts a show called MetalDevOps. Jason can be found at www.MetalDevOps.com, @MetalDevOps, and @Jason_Gooley on all social media platforms.

Roddie Hasan, CCIE No. 7472 (RS), is a technical solutions architect for Cisco Systems and has 29 years of networking experience. He has been with Cisco for more than 12 years and is a subject matter expert on enterprise networks. His role is supporting customers and account teams globally, with a focus on Cisco DNA Center and Cisco Software-Defined Access. He also specializes in technologies such as MPLS, Enterprise BGP, and SD-WAN. Prior to joining Cisco, Roddie worked in the U.S. federal government and service provider verticals. Roddie blogs at www.ccie.tv and can be found on Twitter at @eiddor.

Srilatha Vemula, CCIE No. 33670 (SEC), is a technical solutions architect for the Worldwide Enterprise Networking Sales team at Cisco Systems. There, she works with account teams and systems engineers to help Cisco customers adopt Cisco DNA Center, Cisco SD-Access, Cisco Identity Services Engine, and Cisco TrustSec. Srilatha has served in multiple roles at Cisco, including technical consulting engineer and security solutions architect. She led the design and implementation of security projects using Cisco flagship security products for key U.S. financial customers.